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Rodrigo Aragão

Rodrigo Aragão

Director · Born 1977-01-18 · Guarapari, Espírito Santo, Brazil

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Biography

Rodrigo Aragão is a director, screenwriter, and special effects makeup artist, recognized as one of the leading names in genre cinema in Brazil. Born in Guarapari, in the state of Espírito Santo, he is the founder of the production company Fábulas Filmes and gained recognition with films such as "Mangue Negro" (2008), "A Noite do Chupacabras" (2011), "A Mata Negra" (2018), and "O Cemitério das Almas Perdidas" (2020) — works that blend horror, Brazilian folklore, and social critique. His films have screened at over 140 festivals worldwide and received 36 awards, both national and international. In addition to directing, he is recognized for his work in makeup and practical effects, collaborating with a wide range of productions throughout Brazil. His career has been a fruitful and independent one, marked by partnerships and collaborations with major players in the audiovisual industry, such as Globo Filmes, O2, and RT Features. In 2023, Fábulas opened its own studio in Guarapari, marking a new chapter for the company as it rebrands and expands its market presence, broadening its scope.

Directed

  1. The Black Forest (2018) — Director
  2. Dark Fables (2015) — Director
  3. Mud Zombies (2008) — Director
  4. Cemetery of Lost Souls (2020) — Director
  5. Dark Sea (2013) — Director
  6. The Night of the Chupacabras (2011) — Director
  7. Evil Within (2025) — Director
  8. Alerta: recuento de cadáveres (2014) — Director
  9. Revelations of a Cannibal Filmaker (2014) — Director
  10. O Monstro do Esgoto (2015) — Director
  11. Histórias Estranhas 2 (2024) — Director
  12. Peixe Podre 2 (2006) — Director
  13. Chupa-Cabras (2005) — Director
  14. Peixe Podre (2005) — Director
  15. Casa do Capeta (2010) — Director
  16. Sementes (2020) — Director
  17. Folkloric (2026) — Director

Also appeared in

  1. Evil Within (2025) — Cadáver
  2. Alerta: recuento de cadáveres (2014) — Policeman
  3. Revelations of a Cannibal Filmaker (2014) — Policeman
  4. Fear is Just the Beginning (2023) — Self
  5. Onde os Mortos Não Têm Vez (2011) — Self
  6. Submundo Sangrento (2008) — Self
  7. Horror no Cinema Nacional (2016)
  8. Chupa-Cabras (2005)
  9. O Saci (2015) — Médico
  10. Memórias do Pampa Feroz (2025) — Produtor e maquiador (archive footage)
  11. Trash! A Série (2012) — Self
  12. Curta Vídeo — Self